Has any1 of you ever been to Latvia or is from Latvia? Thinking about going backpacking there, but don't really know what to excpect.
I speak neither latvian or russian, all the languages im fluent in will not help me there.
Do you plan to go in winter?
I've been in Latvia for 10 days, Riga is very intersting, be sure to visit the outskirts to see not only the touristy parts. In clubs and bars most staff will speak English, young people will know English, although in Jurmala or Tukums I was lucky to know even a little bit of Russian to communicate. Especially scenic are the castles around Sigulda and Turaida, if you like to hike.